Senior Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Tax Accountant | Indianapolis, IN

Join our growing Tax team at Thompson Thrift as a Senior Tax Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented tax professional who thrives in a collaborative real estate environment. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Tax, you will play a vital role in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing tax compliance and provision work.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with fixed asset reconciliation.
• Conduct research on new tax jurisdictions (e.g., pass-through, franchise/excise, sales/use, and other specialty taxes).
• Support property disposition calculations and assess tax implications.
• Participate in tax busy season tasks: compile and review trial balances, prepare investor lists, coordinate with CPA firms, distribute Schedule K-1s, and manage signature collection and processing.
• Prepare tax workpapers for various entities including operating corporations, construction, and development companies.
• Assist in audit defense and manage inquiries from taxing authorities.
• Prepare business personal property tax returns.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate data collection and reporting.
• Contribute to developing efficient tax strategies that minimize liabilities.

Our Ideal Candidate for this Role:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 4–6 years of progressive tax experience; background in state and local taxes and real estate or construction industry preferred.
• 2–4 years in a public accounting firm.
• CPA license (or actively pursuing) strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with tax and ERP systems such as OneSource, CorpTax, or SAP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound knowledge of:
• Tax compliance for Real Estate Partnerships and S-corporations
• State and local tax allocation and apportionment
• Partnership structures in real estate transactions
• MACRS/ADS depreciation methods for real estate assets
• Sales and use tax in construction and real estate

Be part of a team that values excellence, leadership, and service. Help shape impactful tax strategies in a company that builds communities!

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